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House and Street: The Domestic World of Servants and Masters in NineteenthCentury Rio de Janeiro,New
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During the later half of the nineteenth century, a majority of Brazilian women worked, most as domestic servants, either slave or free. House and Street recreates the working and personal lives of these women, drawing on a wealth of documentation from archival, court, and church records.Lauderdale Graham traces the intricate and ambivalent relations that existed between masters and servants. She shows how for servants the house could be a place of protectionas well as oppressionwhile the street could be dangerousbut also more autonomous. She integrates her discoveries with larger events taking place in Rio de Janeiro during the period, including the epidemics of the 1850s, the abolition of slavery, the demolition of slums, and major improvements in sanitation during the first decade of the 1900s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'House and Street'? A: 'House and Street' examines the domestic lives of servants and masters in nineteenth-century Rio de Janeiro, focusing on the experiences of Brazilian women who worked as domestic servants.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'House and Street' is Lauderdale Graham, Sandra.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'House and Street' was published on November 1, 1992.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'House and Street' consists of 224 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'House and Street' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What key themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes such as the complex relationships between masters and servants, the dichotomy of safety and oppression in domestic spaces, and the socio-political events affecting Rio de Janeiro during the nineteenth century.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: 'House and Street' provides extensive documentation from archival sources, making it suitable for academic study, particularly in fields related to history, gender studies, and Latin American studies.
- Q: What can readers learn about the lives of domestic servants in Brazil? A: Readers can gain insights into the working and personal lives of domestic servants, including their struggles, autonomy, and the societal impacts of slavery and urban development in Rio de Janeiro.
- Q: Is there any discussion of the abolition of slavery in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses the abolition of slavery and its implications for domestic servants and society in Rio de Janeiro during that era.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'House and Street' is published in the 'Univ of Texas PR ed.' edition.